Vegan Smoky Paprika White Bean & Zucchini Skewers
These skewers bring serious smoky, spiced flavor to the grill without a single animal product in sight. A bold marinade of smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne coats every piece of zucchini, red bell pepper, and creamy white bean before they even hit the heat, so the flavor goes deep rather than sitting on the surface. The cannellini or great northern beans are the real surprise here — they pick up char at the edges and turn slightly crispy while staying soft inside, making them a genuinely satisfying stand-in for meat on the skewer. A squeeze of fresh lemon at the end cuts through the richness of the olive oil and ties all those warm spices together beautifully. This is the kind of dish that earns compliments at a cookout even from guests who weren't expecting to get excited about vegetables. Serve them straight off the grill with a scatter of fresh parsley and extra lemon wedges, and they disappear fast.
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4 servings
For the skewers
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch rounds
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
For the marinade
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
If using wooden skewers, submerge them in water and soak for at least 15 minutes to prevent scorching on the grill.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until combined.
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